1975 Volvo 66 vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo

To start off, both 1975 Volvo 66 and 1975 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 415 kg more than 1975 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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